Frozen Shade is a common black creature card from the 1995 Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition set, identified by card number 138.
Frozen Shade
1995 • Magic: The Gathering • Fourth Edition
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Frozen Shade stands as a foundational black creature within the Magic: The Gathering Fourth Edition set, released in 1995. As card number 138 in this historic release, it exemplifies the classic design language that defined the game's early competitive landscape. The card features a mana cost of two generic and one black mana, resulting in a modest power and toughness of 0/1 for a Shade subtype. Collectors and players appreciate Frozen Shade for its simple yet effective ability: by spending a single black mana, the creature gains +1/+1 until the end of the turn. This mechanic allows it to trade favorably with larger threats or clear paths for attackers, making it a staple in many black-based decks during that era. Douglas Shuler’s artwork brings the creature to life, capturing the eerie essence of a shadowy entity. For those building a comprehensive Magic: The Gathering collection, owning Frozen Shade is essential for completing the Fourth Edition checklist. Its status as a common card makes it accessible, yet its historical significance in the game's development ensures it remains a valued piece for any serious collector. Whether you are focusing on set completion or nostalgic gameplay, this card represents a key moment in trading card history.
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Frozen Shade
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Douglas Shuler
Card Stock
English
{2}{B}
Creature — Shade
0 / 1
B
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{B}: This creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
"There are some qualities, some incorporate things, / That have a double life, which thus is made / A type of twin entity which springs / From matter and light, evinced in solid and shade." —Edgar Allan Poe, "Silence"